One stylist shares her pro secrets for maximizing the youth-boosting power of a new 'do.

Classic Bob: What To Ask For

Classic Bob: What To Ask For

Go for an angled bob that grazes the bottom of your jaw in front and gets progressively shorter toward the back. If you have fine hair, ask to have the edges cut in a straight line; this will make hair look thicker. If you have coarse locks, soft layers throughout will keep a bob from looking bulky.

Classic Bob: Why It's Flattering

Classic Bob: Why It's Flattering

It gives the face an instant lift by drawing onlookers' eyes up the diagonal from the chin to the nape of your neck. "The angle creates the illusion of lifted cheekbones and a higher jaw, making the bob a great choice if your face is showing the effects of gravity and your skin is starting to sag," says Jessica Gillin, celebrity hairstylist of the Marie Robinson Salon in New York City.